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." >>> more lives devastated by the floods in pakistan. officials now say 12 million people are suffering. pakistan's president is in britain. the was in charge of the crisis back home? -- who is in charge of the crisis back home? >> it is the prime minister's responsibility, and he is fulfilling his responsibility. >> 65 years after the world's first atomic bomb attack, hiroshima stops to remember it's dead. a very warm welcome to "bbc world news," broadcast on pbs in america and around the globe. coming up later, city of smog, this is moscow. you have to take our word for a. -- you have to take our word for it. >>> hello. as pakistan's leaders are saying, the loss of life and infrastructure is colossal. the worst of it will only be known when the flood waters recede. after week of the most severe monsoon rains in living memory, the latest estimates suggest 12 million people have been affected, at least 1600 killed. now the water is moving to the south and more heavy rain is forecast this weekend. >> the flood is consuming a village after
." >>> more lives devastated by the floods in pakistan. officials now say 12 million people are suffering. pakistan's president is in britain. the was in charge of the crisis back home? -- who is in charge of the crisis back home? >> it is the prime minister's responsibility, and he is fulfilling his responsibility. >> 65 years after the world's first atomic bomb attack, hiroshima stops to remember it's dead. a very warm welcome to "bbc world news," broadcast...
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we had our discussion about pakistan. i want to show you what has been playing on pakistani television. the state department has put out a video distancing itself from the anti is on the phone. -- from the anti-islamic film. >> we reject all efforts to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. >> let me state very clearly, and i hope that it is obvious that the u.s. government had absolutely nothing to do with this video. >> hillary clinton and barack obama in that video. the state department, they spent $70,000 on this pr effort. this has the potential lead to reach 90 million pakistan is in the country. what do you make of this effort? >> i think that this is an important effort and we need to applaud it. >> could it be effective? >> i don't think it will change too much because we're in the middle of a whole movement. egypt, libya, india, mobs coming out. these societies alike pressure cookers. there is a lot of pressure within this society. a perceived attack on the pro phet is kind of like a catalyst. this touches v
we had our discussion about pakistan. i want to show you what has been playing on pakistani television. the state department has put out a video distancing itself from the anti is on the phone. -- from the anti-islamic film. >> we reject all efforts to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. >> let me state very clearly, and i hope that it is obvious that the u.s. government had absolutely nothing to do with this video. >> hillary clinton and barack obama in that video. the...
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admiral mullen just came back from a visit to pakistan and he was asked about the suggestion that pakistan had links to the taliban. accepting that he and secretary gates -- the u.s. have always said elements of the pakistani intelligence service had links to militant and the united states considered that unacceptable. but what they are focusing on is the investigation. the fbi has been called in and secretary gates asked specifically will wikileaks be investigated itself. the defense secretary says it will go wherever it needs to. >> thank you for that. ending his trip to india, the prime minister has defended his comments about pakistan's record on tackling terrorism. david cameron has been accused of damaging relations with the country. on the final day of his visit to india, he held talks with the prime minister of india. >> the chaos of old dehli seems far away from the old india david cameron wants to draw close. but the prime minister says foreign countries -- says trips to foreign countries are not always orderly. he came on this trip promising to take jobs, but he left having stru
admiral mullen just came back from a visit to pakistan and he was asked about the suggestion that pakistan had links to the taliban. accepting that he and secretary gates -- the u.s. have always said elements of the pakistani intelligence service had links to militant and the united states considered that unacceptable. but what they are focusing on is the investigation. the fbi has been called in and secretary gates asked specifically will wikileaks be investigated itself. the defense secretary...
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a regional strategy is crucial, and pakistan is a crucial ally. she called on pakistani authorities to do more to fight militants along the border. it will be a test for afghan security forces during the for the first time there will be running the show, and the world is watching. >> a medicinal gel being tested in south africa has more than half the chances of women getting hiv if applied before sex. it might be able to help protect women from the deadly virus. the u.n. aid agency has called the results groundbreaking. >> researchers have been trying for years to make a protective shell, cream, or tablets then be inserted before reaching a protective gel, cream -- a protective gel, cream, or tablet that can be inserted before sex. it cuts the chances for a 39%. a scientist with the world health organization says confirmation -- is confirmation comes from another study, this does open new frontiers. >> it is a very encouraging results. it is the first time we have seen a significant reduction in hiv risk. the search has been on for about 20 years
a regional strategy is crucial, and pakistan is a crucial ally. she called on pakistani authorities to do more to fight militants along the border. it will be a test for afghan security forces during the for the first time there will be running the show, and the world is watching. >> a medicinal gel being tested in south africa has more than half the chances of women getting hiv if applied before sex. it might be able to help protect women from the deadly virus. the u.n. aid agency has...
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we like to have more favorable pakistan perceptions of the u.s.. that is not the main reason why we are here. we're here to promote development, stability, and to make this deal less susceptible to tendencies. >> u.s. attacks against suspected militants, the cooperation with the u.s. is the thing that is fuelling the extremism. >> we are being paid. i have ever seen such anti- american sentiment. the majority of people feel like we're being used in someone else's war and we are being destroyed by it. >> there are tens of thousands of militants in this country. cooperation is just one thing that is being reassessed as both countries scramble around for fresh ideas about how to end the problem. >> the reports of security forces, hundreds of people have been reserved. 40 people have been killed. it is the same time the embattled president continues to cling to power claiming that al qaeda stepped up attacks said his country. thus the demand he's done. the latest demonstrations, after they refused at the last minute to sign a deal agreeing to go. >> ma
we like to have more favorable pakistan perceptions of the u.s.. that is not the main reason why we are here. we're here to promote development, stability, and to make this deal less susceptible to tendencies. >> u.s. attacks against suspected militants, the cooperation with the u.s. is the thing that is fuelling the extremism. >> we are being paid. i have ever seen such anti- american sentiment. the majority of people feel like we're being used in someone else's war and we are...
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i know that pakistan as do not want extremism to rule pakistan. none of fighting the united states war. gosh knows the former president of pakistan. reports say the fighting between the security forces has prompted the closure of the airport. thousands took to the streets to protest against the possibility of civil war. more than 40 people have been killed. the president again failed to sign a resignation deal. the judges ruled that the suspect in the arizona shooting that killed six people and critic cleveland the u.s. congresswoman is mentally incompetent to stand trial. he was removed from the quarter after an outburst and one of the move to a federal facility. >> each day seems to bring more suffering to america's midwest. another violent storm killed at least 30 people and complicating rescue efforts. three days after a massive twister ripped through the town leaving more than 120 dead, the search for survivors still continues. crossing the road, a bit of an understatement. drilling to the countryside and oklahoma. >> this is why they sometim
i know that pakistan as do not want extremism to rule pakistan. none of fighting the united states war. gosh knows the former president of pakistan. reports say the fighting between the security forces has prompted the closure of the airport. thousands took to the streets to protest against the possibility of civil war. more than 40 people have been killed. the president again failed to sign a resignation deal. the judges ruled that the suspect in the arizona shooting that killed six people and...
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pakistan frills -- pakistan's president is under criticism for leaving his country behind in crisis. hours before he arrived in britain to meet with prime minister david cameron, there were criticisms that pakistan is losing its battle with the taliban. we have this report on the tensions. >> living under the cover of darkness, british and afghan troops are moving. by daylight, they walked into this former taliban stronghold almost unopposed. new footage released tonight by the ministry of defence shows the initial goal of this helmand operation has been achieved, but not the critical part. winning the local trust and holding the ground. today, the president of pakistan declares that is a war he thinks we are losing. he goes to london ahead of his talks with the prime minister on friday with a stark assessment that could not have been gloomier. speaking in paris earlier today, he said the international community to which pakistan belongs is losing the war against the taliban. "i think we have all lost the battle for hearts and minds." he said he would look david cameron in the face a
pakistan frills -- pakistan's president is under criticism for leaving his country behind in crisis. hours before he arrived in britain to meet with prime minister david cameron, there were criticisms that pakistan is losing its battle with the taliban. we have this report on the tensions. >> living under the cover of darkness, british and afghan troops are moving. by daylight, they walked into this former taliban stronghold almost unopposed. new footage released tonight by the ministry...
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documents that accused pakistan intelligence of hoping insurgents in afghanistan. >> india and pakistan have a very complicated relationship. with the prime minister of britain to make this a statement in india seems to suggest partiality. >> this is not the first time david cameron has indulged in plain talking on foreign soil. yesterday's description of gaza as a prison camp was frank, too. he is establishing his own reputation in britain as well. on the ground in delhi, it is clear that pakistan will be on the table on talks between the prime minister and his indian counterpart tomorrow. david cameron has shown he is not shy of trying to set the agenda. bbc news. >> 100 days since the deep water horizon rig exploded in the gulf of mexico and triggered the worst oil spill in american history. oil is now clearing from the surface of the ec faster than expected, according to experts. -- from the start se of starta -- from the surface of the sea. st8 b)people have been killed n roadside bomb. it is thought nato forces were patrolling the area. french police have found the bodies of eigh
documents that accused pakistan intelligence of hoping insurgents in afghanistan. >> india and pakistan have a very complicated relationship. with the prime minister of britain to make this a statement in india seems to suggest partiality. >> this is not the first time david cameron has indulged in plain talking on foreign soil. yesterday's description of gaza as a prison camp was frank, too. he is establishing his own reputation in britain as well. on the ground in delhi, it is...
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>> the injury suffered by an activist in pakistan were so intense that a piece of her skull ended up in her abdomen. now, they will prepare to remove it and put it back in her skull. the doctors said she had made a remarkable recovery. >> her injury was life- threatening. a recovery so far is described as remarkable. weeks after malala yousafzai walked out of the hospital, they are preparing for her next major challenge. the government's bullet ripped a large chunk out of her skull. -- the attackers bullet ripped a large chunk out of her skull. now, they are preparing a titanium plate to repair the whole. >> this is a small defect. this is very adaptable. this is an easy battle to work with. >> malala yousafzai was attacked for defying a taliban edict. shot in the head at point-blank range as she traveled home from school. the taliban gunmen left her for dead but she emerged at the chaos of life. there was emergency surgery in pakistan and then the airlift to birmingham possible class medical facilities. her story has become a global news. a school girl turned into a national human r
>> the injury suffered by an activist in pakistan were so intense that a piece of her skull ended up in her abdomen. now, they will prepare to remove it and put it back in her skull. the doctors said she had made a remarkable recovery. >> her injury was life- threatening. a recovery so far is described as remarkable. weeks after malala yousafzai walked out of the hospital, they are preparing for her next major challenge. the government's bullet ripped a large chunk out of her skull....
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bbc news come up on pakistan's the " sesame street." -- bbc news, on pakistan's " sesame street." >> from an iconic television program to one of the world's most acclaimed photographers. annie leibovitz has taken portraits of everyone from john lennon still queen elizabeth. now she has a new exhibition in london. entitled "pilgrimage,", it features personal objects of famous people. >> i was definitely going and down a different trail. i wanted to get out, you know? it was a voyage of discovery. it was a very personal set of pictures. you know, i really did it -- it was setting myself up. if anything can be gleaned from it, these places or out there. you can get so taken into the subjects in a good way. what is wonderful about them, you can live in all of these subjects. i tried to pull myself in and out relatively fast. more like a tourist. a little more than a tourist. yes i not a big fan of the tripod. i had to learn how to put the camera on the tripod and film objects. and i tried to feel emotional with that. i was very lucky. i received an award. @ was receiving an award in sant
bbc news come up on pakistan's the " sesame street." -- bbc news, on pakistan's " sesame street." >> from an iconic television program to one of the world's most acclaimed photographers. annie leibovitz has taken portraits of everyone from john lennon still queen elizabeth. now she has a new exhibition in london. entitled "pilgrimage,", it features personal objects of famous people. >> i was definitely going and down a different trail. i wanted to get...
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-pakistan relations are tricky these days. soon, pakistani children will be introduced to the american hero that will make inroads that only u.s. politicians could dream of. elmo is coming to pakistan. there is a locally made a version that is soon to air. the $20 million has been allocated to the project. >> ♪ >> meet the cast of pakistan's "sesame street." elmo is here, but he is surrounded by new friends. a pakistani village has been created on said, full of local characters and local concerns. here is the star of the show, cricket mad, energetic, and curious. she says that the puppets are like family. >> i feel like they are my sisters and brothers because i am telling them a lot of stuff. >> do you think that the children who watch this show will learn a lot? >> they will get more educated. >> they hope the strong female lead will win over the next generation in this conservative society. >> generally, the girls take a step back. she is really strong headed and captain of the cricket team. she's not afraid to ask questi
-pakistan relations are tricky these days. soon, pakistani children will be introduced to the american hero that will make inroads that only u.s. politicians could dream of. elmo is coming to pakistan. there is a locally made a version that is soon to air. the $20 million has been allocated to the project. >> ♪ >> meet the cast of pakistan's "sesame street." elmo is here, but he is surrounded by new friends. a pakistani village has been created on said, full of local...
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. -- she went on to vow that the obama administration will not ease pressure on neighboring pakistan. >> this used to be rare. now they are routine. both countries are determined to strengthen their strategic global partnership, defense and regional security or on the agenda. the agreed to work closer together in afghanistan as the u.s. agreed to pull out its troops. hillary clinton praised the recent resumption of talks between india and pakistan. >> we think this is the most promising approach to encourage both sides to build more confidence between them and work to implement the kinds of steps that will demonstrate the improved atmosphere that is so necessary for us to deal with the underlying problem of terrorism. >> she also said that terrorism was on everyone's minds following last week's bombing of mumbai which killed 20 people. the attack revealed once again the vulnerability of the indian cities and the police who are investigating. the security agencies should work closer together to prevent future attacks. the focus of the next page of the visit will be on business and the
. -- she went on to vow that the obama administration will not ease pressure on neighboring pakistan. >> this used to be rare. now they are routine. both countries are determined to strengthen their strategic global partnership, defense and regional security or on the agenda. the agreed to work closer together in afghanistan as the u.s. agreed to pull out its troops. hillary clinton praised the recent resumption of talks between india and pakistan. >> we think this is the most...
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>> we have used drones against al qaeda in pakistan, afghanistan, and other places in the world. i think it is incumbent on us in the senate to make sure we have a framework for when and how we're going to approve the use of drones. i do think they are an important tool in our toolkit to fight back against islamic extremists and to take action against folks who have demonstrated to be a real threat to the united states and our regional allies. >> thank you very much for joining us from capitol hill tonight. >> thank you. >> in other news now, senior officials say that leon panetta, the defense secretary, decided to lift a ban about women in combat. it will make available hundreds of thousands of jobs. women are part of the active military personnel in america. and a suicide bombing at a mosque at the capital of baghdad. explosives inside the mosque south of kirkuk. a funeral was taking place at the time of the attack. russia says it is not planning large-scale evacuation of its citizens from syria despite the crisis there. many were flown back to moscow on monday. there are tens
>> we have used drones against al qaeda in pakistan, afghanistan, and other places in the world. i think it is incumbent on us in the senate to make sure we have a framework for when and how we're going to approve the use of drones. i do think they are an important tool in our toolkit to fight back against islamic extremists and to take action against folks who have demonstrated to be a real threat to the united states and our regional allies. >> thank you very much for joining us...
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. >> i am from pakistan. >> i am an american, but i live in canada. >> i am from northern australia. .> i recorded this on my phone i came to this page and clicked .n upload, and that was that >> you can use a webcam to any computer. go to the same page. click record, say what you have to say, then pressed up and submit and we will do the rest. the new bbc video upload or. i am interested to see what you sent in. this is bbc world news. the latest headlines. within the past few minutes, president obama has said peace beaconhern ireland is a for conflict around the world. at the --aking before the g8 meeting that will be dominated by syria's civil war. in istanbul, a nationwide strike and our tests against police violence on antigovernment demonstrators. >> coming up in sport, the first enlistment to win the u.s. open in over 40 years, justin rose, holds off nicholson. cup campaign with a winner in uruguay. it is party time in san antonio. the spurs contain the heat in game five and are one win away from becoming nba champions. all coming up in 30 minutes. now, a political scandal inv
. >> i am from pakistan. >> i am an american, but i live in canada. >> i am from northern australia. .> i recorded this on my phone i came to this page and clicked .n upload, and that was that >> you can use a webcam to any computer. go to the same page. click record, say what you have to say, then pressed up and submit and we will do the rest. the new bbc video upload or. i am interested to see what you sent in. this is bbc world news. the latest headlines. within...
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this happened in a remote part of north pakistan. more than 50 people were going there because the inauguration by the prime minister of a new chairlift project. the prime minister was also on his way, separately, and when he found out about the crash he was taken back to his mama bob. this part of pakistan is mountainous, scenic, beautiful. many of these people are going there to enjoy the scenery. it is not known for military activities. it's very different from the tribal areas, which are known for the taliban militancy. this part of northern pakistan, it's relatively peaceful. having said that, there has been a statement by the pakistani taliban and they carried out an attack on the helicopter, the intended target was the prime minister. the government has dismissed this claim. the defense minister has said initial investigation said it was indeed a technical problem and our nose no suggestions at this point in time this was an attack. -- and there are no suggestions at this time that this was an attack. katty: events were held a
this happened in a remote part of north pakistan. more than 50 people were going there because the inauguration by the prime minister of a new chairlift project. the prime minister was also on his way, separately, and when he found out about the crash he was taken back to his mama bob. this part of pakistan is mountainous, scenic, beautiful. many of these people are going there to enjoy the scenery. it is not known for military activities. it's very different from the tribal areas, which are...
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at least 20 people have been killed in a bomb attack in northwest pakistan. police say the device went off during the funeral of all local tribal elder -- a local, tribal leader. they had formed an anti-taliban militia. you're watching "bbc world news america." a new film opens up a secret world in burma, with a little help from skateboards. a quarter of the people charged in connection with recent riots in england have committed more than 10 previous offenses. more than half of those accused were aged 20 or under. >> how was this dealt with? could it have been prevented? after the turmoil on the streets, deep thinking is taking in place -- taking place in an attempt to answer those questions. the military -- ministry of justice revealed 75% had a previous caution or conviction. 25% had committed more than 10 past offenses, despite the youth of many looters and rioters. existing criminals on the rampage -- that is how the justice secretary summed it up, but not necessarily members of gangs. >> i'm not sure it was organized as it gives the impression it was. t
at least 20 people have been killed in a bomb attack in northwest pakistan. police say the device went off during the funeral of all local tribal elder -- a local, tribal leader. they had formed an anti-taliban militia. you're watching "bbc world news america." a new film opens up a secret world in burma, with a little help from skateboards. a quarter of the people charged in connection with recent riots in england have committed more than 10 previous offenses. more than half of those...
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a look at some other news. 10 militants involved in code planning the attack on school years in pakistan have been sentenced to life in prison. malala who is targeted for campaigning for girls education was shot in ahead by pakistani taliban. last year she became the youngest person ever to receive the nobel peace prize. nigeria says it rescued more women and girls kidnapped by boka haram. 161 and -- women were freed in the forest. none of them rescued inclusive that schoolgirls. for many, the thousands of migrants who risked their lives to get to europe, their perilous journey starts long before the water. increasingly, they start in the sub-saharan africa and make another track across the sahara. some never survive. this year, thousands of migrants will pass through this town and it is from there that we have this report. >> it may look picture-perfect but beneath the surface it is unforgiving. merciless. we drove through a town owned by smugglers. the commodities are not just goods, but people, too. in this murky and secretive place, we negotiate with the traffickers to see the migran
a look at some other news. 10 militants involved in code planning the attack on school years in pakistan have been sentenced to life in prison. malala who is targeted for campaigning for girls education was shot in ahead by pakistani taliban. last year she became the youngest person ever to receive the nobel peace prize. nigeria says it rescued more women and girls kidnapped by boka haram. 161 and -- women were freed in the forest. none of them rescued inclusive that schoolgirls. for many, the...
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pakistan's scientist has reappeared in london. he received threats after he won the national. the cricket board will open an inquiry into the matter. the archbishop of canterbury has confirmed that five anglican bishops are to lead the church of england and convert to catholicism. they will join part of the roman catholic church set up by the vatican for disaffected anglicans. the men, who were jr. retired bishops, are opposed to the plans to ordained female bishops. >> pope benedict anchor the leader of the church of england, the archbishop of canterbury, when he invited anglicans to convert to catholicism. five bishops and will taken up on the offer. they oppose women serving as bishops, and they were anchored -- angered by the lack of sufficient exemptions to serve under a woman. >> to go to the roman catholic church or any other church -- that is fine. that is entirely their truest. and maybe a little pre-emptive for some people. we do not even know entirely the arrangement that would be made for those people, the minority, who remain in the church who are against women or
pakistan's scientist has reappeared in london. he received threats after he won the national. the cricket board will open an inquiry into the matter. the archbishop of canterbury has confirmed that five anglican bishops are to lead the church of england and convert to catholicism. they will join part of the roman catholic church set up by the vatican for disaffected anglicans. the men, who were jr. retired bishops, are opposed to the plans to ordained female bishops. >> pope benedict...
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the world economy, dealing with china, afghanistan, and pakistan. it makes a difference when they agreed. it also does when they do not. >> after his own attempts to win over india earlier this year, david cameron is headed to china for what is being billed as the biggest trade delegation in living memory. he will be joined by his cabinet colleagues in an attempt to strengthen ties between the countries. while western countries are still struggling to get out of the downturn, the chinese leaders are facing a different dilemma. coping with the demands of a fast-growing nation. >> it is dinnertime. 200 coax sweating over their stoves. to save the appetites of a hungry nation. the head chef is one of the chinese army of migrant workers, coming to beijing from the provinces where the money brings a dream of doing better. >> one day i want to have my own business. i want to be a boss and bring wide family to beijing. back home i earn $200 per month. here i get thousands. >> hard to believe that 20 years ago few in china could afford to eat out. today it
the world economy, dealing with china, afghanistan, and pakistan. it makes a difference when they agreed. it also does when they do not. >> after his own attempts to win over india earlier this year, david cameron is headed to china for what is being billed as the biggest trade delegation in living memory. he will be joined by his cabinet colleagues in an attempt to strengthen ties between the countries. while western countries are still struggling to get out of the downturn, the chinese...
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will bolster the presence in the region more than 100 injured workers from the rubble of a factory in pakistan. at least 20 people have been killed when the plastic bag factory collapsed on wednesday. it is thought that up to 50 people are still trapped. , historic elections are taking place in myanmar after decades of military rule. today, the opposition leader insisted she will lead the government if her party wins power even though the military-drafted constitution bars her from becoming president. the united nations says persecution of ethnic minorities is another grave concern. thousands of muslims have been denied citizenship and the right to vote. our special correspondent reports. cusp ofountry is on the an awakening. after decades of repression. something dangerous has emerged here. these are victims of growing religious hatred. -- rohinjathe engine ethnic group. denied citizen rights, dispossessed of the right to vote. their children are denied access to full education. and they risk attack if they leave the ghetto. blind, samir was born here. the law says he is not a citizen because
will bolster the presence in the region more than 100 injured workers from the rubble of a factory in pakistan. at least 20 people have been killed when the plastic bag factory collapsed on wednesday. it is thought that up to 50 people are still trapped. , historic elections are taking place in myanmar after decades of military rule. today, the opposition leader insisted she will lead the government if her party wins power even though the military-drafted constitution bars her from becoming...
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this was hillary clinton on a recent trip to pakistan. president used to be regarded as a pariah in washington. but the u.s. has now lifted the ban on military aid to his country. >> 2014 is approaching. we not only need to get troops and materials into afghanistan, but they need to get a lot of high-tech equipment out. do not feel they have all of the exit routes that they need. >> president obama's priority is to end the war and get the troops home. but this deal along the way could have a difficult impact in this area. >> now to a recent arrival in scotland which is causing quite a stuhr. last week, two giant panda arrived from china. they were supposed to be showing off for the cameras. they have taken a new approach to their new-found fame. his one half of the famous and the pairing -- famous panda pairing. swee he was apparently taking a nap. -- sweetie was apparently taking a nap. >> she is quieter, but she has settled in. >> the pandas can see each other through a small opening between the two enclosures. they have called up and h
this was hillary clinton on a recent trip to pakistan. president used to be regarded as a pariah in washington. but the u.s. has now lifted the ban on military aid to his country. >> 2014 is approaching. we not only need to get troops and materials into afghanistan, but they need to get a lot of high-tech equipment out. do not feel they have all of the exit routes that they need. >> president obama's priority is to end the war and get the troops home. but this deal along the way...
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unfortunately, we are not seeing across-the-board big three in all locations, nor we seeing pakistan put pressure on them -- a cross-led dashboard victory -- across-the-board- victory in all locations, nor are we seeing pakistan put pressure on them. we're seeing the taliban lose ground in the south. i suspect part of that is contesting areas that the taliban does -- >> thank you for coming in. the worst drought in decades is forcing thousands of families in east africa to walk for days to find refugee camps. the un says some very young children are dying before they ever get there. rain fell for the past three seasons. people are facing dire shortages of food, shelter, and health services. we are in a kenyan refugee camp, the largest of its kind in this world, for this story. >> day after day, mile after mile, they walked and walked. these are the people of the drought. they are escaping from somalia and the civil war. they track vast distances across land where it is no longer -- where it no longer seems to rain. some are sick, like this six- month-old. some will die along the way.
unfortunately, we are not seeing across-the-board big three in all locations, nor we seeing pakistan put pressure on them -- a cross-led dashboard victory -- across-the-board- victory in all locations, nor are we seeing pakistan put pressure on them. we're seeing the taliban lose ground in the south. i suspect part of that is contesting areas that the taliban does -- >> thank you for coming in. the worst drought in decades is forcing thousands of families in east africa to walk for days...
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because of fears she might be moved into pakistan, a rescue mission was authorized october 8. the next day, it was announced that her death in that mission was being blamed on her captors. now there is a full-scale u.s./british investigation headed by a u.s. major general who will look at their real selves valence predict and take testimony -- look at aerial surveillance data and take testimony from all members of the team. to lose your daughter is a body blow for anyone. to not know how she died may be harder still. >> american scientists are reporting the most important step toward new medicines based on the embryonic stem cells. so far, research has been restricted to the laboratory, but trials on humans have begun. there are years of testing ahead, but it could mean revolutionary treatment for spinal injury. this is from our correspondent fergus walsh. >> these are stem cells derived from a human embryo smaller than a pinhead and grown into an endless supply of nerve cells. for the first time, they have been injected into a spinal cord patient. >> embryonic stem cells are
because of fears she might be moved into pakistan, a rescue mission was authorized october 8. the next day, it was announced that her death in that mission was being blamed on her captors. now there is a full-scale u.s./british investigation headed by a u.s. major general who will look at their real selves valence predict and take testimony -- look at aerial surveillance data and take testimony from all members of the team. to lose your daughter is a body blow for anyone. to not know how she...
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police in greece say of those deported today, the majority were believed to be economic migrants from pakistan. many questions still surround whether the agreement will actually work. our correspondent watched the boats as they arrived in western turkey. correspondent: out of europe and into the unknown, they began the journey they never thought they would make, the first group of migrants sent back from greece to turkey, the guinea pigs of an e.u. deal that nobody is sure will actually work. around 200 arrived back today, mainly pakistanis, a tiny fraction of the more than a million people who went the other way in the past year crossing these waters to europe. this just a symbolic start as the e.u. closes its doors. and here they come, the e.u.'s test case, the first migrants to arrive back here in turkey. as far as they're concerned, they failed, the hopes of a new life in europe have come to an end. the big question is whether they will try once again at some point, still determined to make that trip. as the migrants were taken off to be processed, patience wore thin. some struggled, a rem
police in greece say of those deported today, the majority were believed to be economic migrants from pakistan. many questions still surround whether the agreement will actually work. our correspondent watched the boats as they arrived in western turkey. correspondent: out of europe and into the unknown, they began the journey they never thought they would make, the first group of migrants sent back from greece to turkey, the guinea pigs of an e.u. deal that nobody is sure will actually work....
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with pakistan increaseingly unreliable. the americans have been courting other central asian leaders. >> it ends on a very high note. >> this was hillary clinton on a recent trip to uzbekistan. this president used to be regarded as a pariah ya in washington, but they have lifted a ban against them. >> why the u.s. is doing it because they are pretty scared. 2014 is quickly approaches. they not only need to get a lot of material into afghanistan, but they need to get a lot of troops and equipment out. they clearly don't feel they have all the routes they need. >> president obama's priority is to he said the war and get these soldiers home. but deals made along the way could have a lasting impact on this troubled region. "bbc news". >> now to a recent arrival in scotland causing quite a stir. last week, the first giant pandas to lift in britain for nearly two decades came in from china. today they were supposed to be showing off for the cameras, but as lorna reports, they are taking a rather different approach. >> he is one-h
with pakistan increaseingly unreliable. the americans have been courting other central asian leaders. >> it ends on a very high note. >> this was hillary clinton on a recent trip to uzbekistan. this president used to be regarded as a pariah ya in washington, but they have lifted a ban against them. >> why the u.s. is doing it because they are pretty scared. 2014 is quickly approaches. they not only need to get a lot of material into afghanistan, but they need to get a lot of...
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at least 1 people have and killed in a bomb attack in northwest pakistan. a police say a device went off a bank during a funeral for a local tribal elder in a village. of the villagers were pro- government and formed an anti- taliban militia. now for the global economy. five of the world's leading central banks, including the u.s. federal reserve and bank of england, are taking coordinated action to try to help bolster the financial system. they will provide commercial banks with new loans to help ease funding pressures. it comes out as the head of the international monetary fund says the world is in a dangerous new phase which needed bold leadership, and she accused politicians of being indecisive. more details on what today's actions will mean. >> on a day of gloomy forecasts, a concerted move by the world's most powerful central banks. short-term loans are going to be made available to commercial banks. there had been growing concerns that banks were stopping lending to each other because of fears they might face losses in the eurozone. in greece, there
at least 1 people have and killed in a bomb attack in northwest pakistan. a police say a device went off a bank during a funeral for a local tribal elder in a village. of the villagers were pro- government and formed an anti- taliban militia. now for the global economy. five of the world's leading central banks, including the u.s. federal reserve and bank of england, are taking coordinated action to try to help bolster the financial system. they will provide commercial banks with new loans to...
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. >> a powerful blast claims at least 20 lives in pakistan. the police security center investigates the attacks. a warm welcome to "bbc world news," broadcast on pbs in america. my name is mike embley. journalists on the streets in moscow. they want investigations on the attacks that killed eight of their colleagues this year. is it a bird? is it a plane? the launch from spain. enthusiasts scale new heights. >> so near, yet so far. just as iraq is about to secure a breakthrough deal to end eight months of political deadlock, the main sunni group walked out. they accused the incumbent prime minister, nouri maliki, of not agreeing to end the ban on leaders who worked under saddam hussein. the parliament has reappointed jalal talabani as president. he reconfirmed noriel maliki as prime minister. a fast-moving and chaotic day. >> the occasion suddenly turned nasty when there was shouting and -- shutting in parliament, allawi storming out of the meeting. they are accusing maliki of reneging on a deal they believe was reached in the run up for this
. >> a powerful blast claims at least 20 lives in pakistan. the police security center investigates the attacks. a warm welcome to "bbc world news," broadcast on pbs in america. my name is mike embley. journalists on the streets in moscow. they want investigations on the attacks that killed eight of their colleagues this year. is it a bird? is it a plane? the launch from spain. enthusiasts scale new heights. >> so near, yet so far. just as iraq is about to secure a...
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coming up later for you -- the exodus goes on in pakistan. up to 1 million within 48 hours. there is the threat of fresh floods. and the prime minister of niger pleas for a fresh international aid. we have a report from the capital. hello. do you want the good news? that is here in britain. the bad news is global. fears that the global economy is indeed headed downhill. u.k. growth is up by more than anticipated in the spring. in the united states, it is well down, at the country's top banker is ready to step in if it gets worse. we have this from rhode island. >> it started with housing, and it is not getting better. millions of homes across the usa are abandoned and after weeks of travel -- terrible figures, america's top banker says growth is low, the labor market is disappointing, and he was surprised at the deterioration in the balance of trade. the economy remains vulnerable. rhode island is one of the first to plunge into recession. up president obama's stimulus money will go to buying houses cheaply. she says there are fewer repossessions of houses. >> there are very
coming up later for you -- the exodus goes on in pakistan. up to 1 million within 48 hours. there is the threat of fresh floods. and the prime minister of niger pleas for a fresh international aid. we have a report from the capital. hello. do you want the good news? that is here in britain. the bad news is global. fears that the global economy is indeed headed downhill. u.k. growth is up by more than anticipated in the spring. in the united states, it is well down, at the country's top banker...
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hawks we have heard, a member of the afghan police has killed another soldier on the border of the pakistan- waziristan. >> this is a growing number of what are called green on blue attacks, where afghan forces are turning their weapons on nato forces. is this increased infiltration from the taliban, or are you getting greater animosity towards the troops? >> for the last 1.5 years, there have been several incidents, increasing incidents, where afghan soldiers have turned their guns on their nato counterparts. we have had rokes soldiers and taliban infiltration. in some cases, we also had afghan soldiers who were not mentally stable and somehow managed their way into the police or army, either by paying a bribe or using a link to someone in the security sources, and as one afghan general described it, the infiltration is spreading like cancer. hearing it has not helped. >> thank you for joining us. the latest from afghanistan there. we are want to stay with security but nuclear security this time, and president obama is in the south korean capital for a summit that is supposed to be about s
hawks we have heard, a member of the afghan police has killed another soldier on the border of the pakistan- waziristan. >> this is a growing number of what are called green on blue attacks, where afghan forces are turning their weapons on nato forces. is this increased infiltration from the taliban, or are you getting greater animosity towards the troops? >> for the last 1.5 years, there have been several incidents, increasing incidents, where afghan soldiers have turned their guns...
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clinton was just in islamabad, a regionalal strategy is key and pakistan is a crucial ally. she called on pinny authorities to do more to fight taliban militants operating along the border. in kabul the conference will be a test for afghan security forces. for the first time they'll be running the show and the world is watching. bbc news, kabul. >> b.p. han given 4 hours to check the cap over their well after seepage was detected close to ocean floor. the cap was lowered four days ago and appeared to stop the flow. the u.s. coast guard is monitoring the situation and has asked b.p. to submit its plans for opening of the cap. james reynolds reports from washington. >> under the sea, the cap is still in place. engineers are checking carefully for leaks and in particular seepage along the seabed. for the fourth day the cap appears to be holding. >> we've had no indication of oil being released at the site, and at the same time there are measurements being taken, it's constantly monitored for boc's, volatile organic compounds and there is no independent education there is any re
clinton was just in islamabad, a regionalal strategy is key and pakistan is a crucial ally. she called on pinny authorities to do more to fight taliban militants operating along the border. in kabul the conference will be a test for afghan security forces. for the first time they'll be running the show and the world is watching. bbc news, kabul. >> b.p. han given 4 hours to check the cap over their well after seepage was detected close to ocean floor. the cap was lowered four days ago and...
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this side shouts-- india. >> and that side shouts long live pakistan, number one pakistan. >> when india gained independence, partitions became a reality for us. >> the birds still fly across but a wall has been put up between humans. this is very unfortunate. if we had stayed together, this would have been a great country. >> woodruff: quite a scene. >> woodruff: independence day celebrations for both pakistan and india take place at the wagah crossing next week. >> warner: finally tonight, a profile of one of president obama's leading players in implementing health care reform. health correspondent betty ann bowser has our look at the man and the controversy surrounding him. >> reporter: dr. don berwick is arguably the most important figure in health care reform today. as head of medicare and medicaid he's in charge of the health care of over one in three americans, equally important. he's a key person charged with implementing the federal health care reform law. a harvard trained pediatrician and reformer, berwick spent 30 years analyzing the american health care system and he doesn't
this side shouts-- india. >> and that side shouts long live pakistan, number one pakistan. >> when india gained independence, partitions became a reality for us. >> the birds still fly across but a wall has been put up between humans. this is very unfortunate. if we had stayed together, this would have been a great country. >> woodruff: quite a scene. >> woodruff: independence day celebrations for both pakistan and india take place at the wagah crossing next week....
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raid into pakistan that led to the killing of osama bin laden. you also would do away with, in essence, the c.i.a. why did you oppose the raid and what would you put in the place of it? >> well, the question to me was i was just saying it could be done differently. i mean, all this does was raise questions and i predicted that this would lead to a lot of resentment and think of the chaos in pakistan and the mess that we have. we both bomb them and give them money and people hate their own government because their own government's a puppet of ours. my frustration with bin laden was it took so long. >> woodruff: and the c.i.a., you would.... >> couric: i don't think the c.i.a. should be a military arm of the government dropping bombs secretly. you can't even separate the two. you don't even know who is controlling the bombing of this country now. >> woodruff: a couple questions about your campaign. you have a son who was elected to the united states senate rand paul from the state of kentucky. this is your third try for president. there was some ta
raid into pakistan that led to the killing of osama bin laden. you also would do away with, in essence, the c.i.a. why did you oppose the raid and what would you put in the place of it? >> well, the question to me was i was just saying it could be done differently. i mean, all this does was raise questions and i predicted that this would lead to a lot of resentment and think of the chaos in pakistan and the mess that we have. we both bomb them and give them money and people hate their own...
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in pakistan, a car bomb killed 20 people today, and wounded more than 100. it happened in faisalabad, the third largest city in the country. the taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, and said the target was the main intelligence agency for pakistan, the i.s.i. the bomb was detonated by remote control, and destroyed a gas station and an airline office. a late-winter blast buried parts of the northeastern u.s. in more than two feet of snow. in upstate new york, residents had to shovel more than that-- nearly 30 inches in some places. the wintry weather made for bad travel conditions, and caused at least one death in vermont. rainfall in southern new england melted some of the snow, but triggered major flooding. high waters cut off roads and neighborhoods, and turned some creeks into raging rapids. 20 more roman catholic priests were... were named as suspect in child molestation cases in a grand jury report released last month. the priests have been removed from their ministries while under investigation. the larger two-year inquiry has already resulte
in pakistan, a car bomb killed 20 people today, and wounded more than 100. it happened in faisalabad, the third largest city in the country. the taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, and said the target was the main intelligence agency for pakistan, the i.s.i. the bomb was detonated by remote control, and destroyed a gas station and an airline office. a late-winter blast buried parts of the northeastern u.s. in more than two feet of snow. in upstate new york, residents had to shovel...
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in the background, you have the ethnic rivalries in the country in -- and pakistan and india fighting their own proxy war. >> you're talking about the weakening council. they are not targeted by -- as traitors by the insurgents. is that a dynamic that could kick in in afghanistan as well? >> there is this problem. this feeds into the afghan civil war, which came as a key feature of afghan politics in the 1990's, and many people would see a return to that, and of course, these withdrawal dates are not the same for the british, are not and coincidental with the next round of u.s. presidential and u.s. national elections. they know they are on to a loser, and they want to signal they will be out by the time the electorate votes again. >> thanks. leaders of britain and the united states will spend three hours in talks in washington today and emerged to describe the relationship between their countries as essential to international security and prosperity. during a meeting, the leaders discussed afghanistan, the middle east, the bp oil spill, and the economy. to get the latest on the talk,
in the background, you have the ethnic rivalries in the country in -- and pakistan and india fighting their own proxy war. >> you're talking about the weakening council. they are not targeted by -- as traitors by the insurgents. is that a dynamic that could kick in in afghanistan as well? >> there is this problem. this feeds into the afghan civil war, which came as a key feature of afghan politics in the 1990's, and many people would see a return to that, and of course, these...
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but maybe when it comes to afghanistan or pakistan actually the civilian side is at least as important as what the military can do. >> rose: and tell me what it is that europe is prepared to do in pakistan and afghanistan. >> well, europe gives more than half the official development aid in the whole world. and in civil kwan reconstruction as in the balance begans-- balkans, on january dam ree type operations, on state building, europe has a lot of experience. and frankly if you talk to the u.s. military, they will say our problem is that counterinsurgency is 80% civilian, and 20% military. and what the united states has at its disposal in power resources is kind of 80% military and 20% civilian, so actually there is a great compliment aeroian there. >> in my view it is -- . >> rose: you are saying that somehow europe whether you are talking about germany or france or england, britain s more prepared to do a or better equipped to do the so-called nation building. >> yes, state building is how i will put it, or the 1i68ian sized. >> rose: they are not crazed about the word nation buildi
but maybe when it comes to afghanistan or pakistan actually the civilian side is at least as important as what the military can do. >> rose: and tell me what it is that europe is prepared to do in pakistan and afghanistan. >> well, europe gives more than half the official development aid in the whole world. and in civil kwan reconstruction as in the balance begans-- balkans, on january dam ree type operations, on state building, europe has a lot of experience. and frankly if you...
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and 16 nations skipped the proceedings, including russia, iraq, iran, afghanistan, pakistan, egypt, and saudi arabia. but the nobel committee's jagland insisted the prize was not meant as an insult. >> china's new status entails increased responsibility. china must be prepared for criticism and regard it as positive. it has been important to remind the world that the rights so widely enjoyed today were fought and won by persons who took great risks. they did so for others, for all of us. this is why liu xiaobo deserves our support today. >> brown: in washington, secretary of state hillary clinton said liu has been persecuted for promoting human rights. >> we continue to call for his release, and today, we call for the release of a nobel peace prize winner. >> brown: and last year's nobel peace laureate, president obama, issued a statement lauding liu, saying, in part, "mr. liu xiaobo is far more deserving of this award than i was." in a 2008 interview, liu spoke of his work. >> ( translated ): it's not true that the government can simply ignore us, that they don't care what we do. if th
and 16 nations skipped the proceedings, including russia, iraq, iran, afghanistan, pakistan, egypt, and saudi arabia. but the nobel committee's jagland insisted the prize was not meant as an insult. >> china's new status entails increased responsibility. china must be prepared for criticism and regard it as positive. it has been important to remind the world that the rights so widely enjoyed today were fought and won by persons who took great risks. they did so for others, for all of us....
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-led drone strikes against al quaida and pakistan that have been extremely effective and there have been very successful recent strikes against the senior i.s.i.l leadership including that man who called himself "jihadi john" who executed on television -- >> rose: from your country. -- from our country that executed american and british hostages on television and he is dead because of successful drones. airstrikes can also degrade things like the financial resources of i.s.i.s. you see the r.a.f. since the authorization of the house of commons take action against the oil fields that are in i.s.i.s. control. and then ultimately, most effectively, use see in iraq, in coordination with forces on the ground, but they don't have to be western forces, they can be the iraqi army in the case of iraq, coordinated airstrikes and ground action can push i.s.i.s. back. we need to find a resolution to this syrian civil war, we need to reconstruct that desperately damaged country. we need to remove, as i say, the poison of the ideology. but not a bad place to start is killing the terrorist leadership t
-led drone strikes against al quaida and pakistan that have been extremely effective and there have been very successful recent strikes against the senior i.s.i.l leadership including that man who called himself "jihadi john" who executed on television -- >> rose: from your country. -- from our country that executed american and british hostages on television and he is dead because of successful drones. airstrikes can also degrade things like the financial resources of i.s.i.s....
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in fact, our story begins about her making calls from her hospital bed to young women in pakistan saying you can't give up. i thoughting in the end that obama merited the -- >> rose: mopls was an a contender. mohamed morsi. >> yes,. >> rose: he was on the cover of the magazine? >> yes. >> rose: that probably gave it away -- >> for followers at home like yourself. that image was by the same photographer who did barack obama. >> rose: so here is -- there it is. tell me about that. what what are you trying to say there? >> so the photographer is a wonderful, wonderful photographer and we try -- i wanted to have a picture of obama that didn't look like familiar pictures of obama. he may be the most photographed man in the world. i also wanted something that conveyed the mood of the time. and particularly in the post-newtown period we're in now. that grisly and horrible massacre. the mood of the country has changed and he stepped up in a way that we really haven't seen and so i wanted the picture to be both familiar and unfamiliar both timeless and timely it's somber. it's meditative. it's de
in fact, our story begins about her making calls from her hospital bed to young women in pakistan saying you can't give up. i thoughting in the end that obama merited the -- >> rose: mopls was an a contender. mohamed morsi. >> yes,. >> rose: he was on the cover of the magazine? >> yes. >> rose: that probably gave it away -- >> for followers at home like yourself. that image was by the same photographer who did barack obama. >> rose: so here is -- there...